5 OCT NSW
NSW records Tenth day of no local virus cases for NSWwithout community transmission
NSW residents warned against complacency
NSW Covid hotspots: list of Sydney and regional case locations
OVER CROWDED BEACHES RAISE SERIOUS CONCERNS
Sydney beaches nearing capacity raising social distancing concerns
Bondi Beach set to CLOSE as thousands flock to water despite COVID-19
Some of Sydney's most famous beaches could be closed FROM Monday afternoon after tens of thousands of people flocked to the water, ignoring COVID-19 restrictions.
There was hardly any room to sunbake at Bondi Beach, with large crowds making the most of hot weather and the Labour Day public holiday.
Lifesavers at nearby Coogee Beach were warning beachgoers that unless a distance of 1.5 metres was maintained, they would consider closing the beach.
Similar scenes were a regular fixture along Sydney's eastern suburbs beaches at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
And it seems that despite ten straight days of no community COVID-19 transmission in NSW, the threats of beach closures remain.
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NSW records Tenth day of no local virus cases for NSWwithout community transmission
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/nsw-records-9th-consecutive-day-without-community-transmission/vi-BB19GfPA?ocid=msedgdhpToday, Sydneysiders are also celebrating the 85th anniversary of Luna Park and enjoyed summerlike daytime conditions on the Labor Day Holiday.
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/sydney/tenth-day-of-no-local-virus-cases-for-nsw/ar-BB19Hruh?ocid=msedgdhpNSW has extended its streak of no COVID-19 community transmission, but health authorities are concerned by a drastic drop in testing rates.
For the tenth day in a row, NSW has recorded no new locally transmitted cases - only one case in a returned overseas traveller in hotel quarantine was diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm on Sunday.
But health authorities are concerned that only 4789 people were tested on Sunday, compared with 8,305 in the previous 24 hours.
Ideally, at least 8,000 people should be tested in NSW each day, health authorities say.
NSW Health's Dr Stephen Corbett said it was vital that anyone with even the mildest symptoms come forward for testing.
"If people don't come forward and get tested, we can't keep the pandemic at bay," he said on Monday.
"This is particularly important with school holidays and increased movement of people around the state."
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is urging public servants to return to work in the city as the government looks to revive the COVID-19 disrupted economy.
"The health and safety of the people of NSW has always been our number one priority, however we are also focused on firing up the economy," she said.
"We are now encouraging public servants to physically return to work in their offices in a COVID-safe way, which will help stimulate city-based businesses and create more jobs across the state."
Managers will be encouraged to use flexible rostering and workers are asked to avoid using public transport during peak periods whenever possible.
NSW residents warned against complacency
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/coronavirus-nsw-residents-warned-against-complacency/vi-BB19HaCY?ocid=msedgdhpThe NSW Health Minister says low coronavirus numbers shouldn't lead to complacency within the community as the warm weather sees crowds surge in public places.
NSW Covid hotspots: list of Sydney and regional case locations
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/nsw-covid-hotspots-list-of-sydney-and-regional-case-locations/ar-BB19yni4?ocid=msedgdhpList of case locations in NSW
If you live in or have visited these local government areas in the past two weeks, get tested if you have any Covid-19 symptoms, even if mild, and self-isolate until you get your test result.
Campbelltown
Liverpool LGA
Parramatta LGA
There are currently no warnings for individual locations in NSW.
There is an alert for passengers and crew on a Jetstar Flight JQ510 flight from Melbourne at 11am on 27 September to Sydney. However, NSW Health say there is no ongoing risk of infection to the general public, and the majority of passengers on the flight are already undertaking mandatory hotel quarantine.
OVER CROWDED BEACHES RAISE SERIOUS CONCERNS
Sydney beaches nearing capacity raising social distancing concerns
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/sydney-beaches-nearing-capacity-raising-social-distancing-concerns/ar-BB19HGEK?ocid=msedgdhpThe first of Sydney's beaches has closed as temperatures rise above 30C and crowds cause concerns about social distancing.
North Cronulla has put up signs and is stopping people from coming on to the sand. People who are already on the beach are not yet being asked to leave.
It is a public holiday in NSW and many people have flocked to the coast to enjoy the day off and sunshine./
Bondi Beach is nearing capacity and could be closed soon.
Thousands of people at Coogee Beach in Sydney today.
Cronulla Beach main and all other Shire beaches are nearly full.
The beaches are at level two, which means they have not quiet reached capacity. Every 45 minutes there is an announcement telling people to social distance.
Further south in the Royal National Park near Wollongong the popular Wattamolla Beach has reached capacity, so the road in has been closed.
https://twitter.com/RandwickCouncil/status/1312936207353999360
At Clovelly people appear to be spaced out on the concrete at the water's edge.
Nearby Garie Beach has also reached capacity, so Garie Road is closed.
Pictures also show Bondi and Coogee in Sydney's eastern suburbs crowded with people, while at Clovelly people appear to be more spaced out on the concrete.
Waverley Council warned about 1pm that Bondi Beach was set to close as it is almost full.
People can be seen here on the sand and grass at Coogee.
"If people continue to come to Bondi Beach and crowds grow further, restricted access to the sand is likely to be implemented within the next hour 2-3pm," the council said in a statement.
"If you haven't left for the beach yet, please rethink your trip and check on capacity later in the day."
<< SIMILAR CALLS WERE MADE IN MARCH AND APRIL AND IGNORED AT THE TIME , RESULTING IN ALL BEACHES IN SYDNEY BEING CLOSED TO ALL.
Bondi Beach set to CLOSE as thousands flock to water despite COVID-19
Some of Sydney's most famous beaches could be closed FROM Monday afternoon after tens of thousands of people flocked to the water, ignoring COVID-19 restrictions.
There was hardly any room to sunbake at Bondi Beach, with large crowds making the most of hot weather and the Labour Day public holiday.
Lifesavers at nearby Coogee Beach were warning beachgoers that unless a distance of 1.5 metres was maintained, they would consider closing the beach.
Similar scenes were a regular fixture along Sydney's eastern suburbs beaches at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
And it seems that despite ten straight days of no community COVID-19 transmission in NSW, the threats of beach closures remain.
BONDI
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/bondi-beach-set-to-close-as-thousands-flock-to-water-despite-covid-19/ar-BB19HkAs?ocid=msedgdhp#image=4'If people continue to come to Bondi Beach and crowds grow further, restricted access to the sand is likely to be implemented within the next hour 2-3pm,' Waverley Council said in a statement.
'If you haven't left for the beach yet, please rethink your trip and check on capacity later in the day.'
Randwick City Council, which controls Coogee and Maroubra Beaches, advised keen swimmers to make other plans.
'If you're already in the area, enjoy the warm weather at our beachside parks and reserves, or support local businesses by visiting stores in our town centres.'
The massive influx of people to Bondi and Coogee beaches is being affected by the partial closure of Bronte Beach, which is located in between.
A sewage overflow issue saw the south end of the beach closed, while the Murray Rose Pools were also shut.
ASSISTING BUILDING INDUSTRY IN NSW
NSW to receive $2.7 billion road boost as part of federal budget
https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/nsw-to-receive-2-7-billion-road-boost-as-part-of-federal-budget/ar-BB19Hmrr?ocid=msedgdhpAn upgrade of the Prospect Highway in Western Sydney will be prioritised.
The NSW Hunter Region and Western Sydney will see their roads upgraded sooner as part of the Federal Government's commitment to fast-track $2.7 billion on state infrastructure.
The Federal Government has brought forward its investment into NSW roads as part of tomorrow's federal budget which is expected to see immense spending in all sectors of the economy.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he was focused on injecting some health back into the COVID-19 ravaged NSW economy.
"This latest investment will provide another boost to the local economy and is part of our plan to support an estimated 8,000 direct and indirect jobs across the state," he said.
The following roads will be among those being fast-tracked:
$560 million for the Singleton Bypass on the New England Highway
$360 million for the Newcastle Inner City Bypass between Rankin Park and Jesmond
$120 million for an upgrade of the Prospect Highway in Western Sydney
$491 million for the Coffs Harbour Bypass
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the spending would be fast-tracked as part of a previously announced 10-year plan of $100 billion in road infrastructure.
He said he had been in contact with the Berejiklian Government to discuss the projects and wanted the state to pledge money too.
"We want state and territory governments to invest as well, that's why I contacted all the state governments last night to tell them about this approach," he said.
"They absolutely know we've brought forward money even from last year's mid-year economic fiscal outlook."
The Prospect Highway has been at capacity for over a year and average travel speed during peak periods is about 30 kilometres per hour.
The single lane road will become a four-lane divided highway with the additional funding as it prepares for major traffic volume growth over the next 25 years.
Singleton Mayor Sue Moore said the bypass on the New England Highway would be of huge benefit to the town, removing traffic and trucks from the main street.
"It's great news, absolutely great news to hear that we've got substantial funding for the bypass," she said.
"The detailed design plan will obviously take two years, but funding on the board now and we'll get on and build the bypass as soon as possible."
Newcastle Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen said it had been a long wait for funding for the final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass.
He said money had been promised in the NSW budget every year since 2014.
"This is certainly welcome funding for the region, this has been a road project that has long been promised, going back very many decades, and will deliver substantial improvements for commuters coming from the south into Newcastle and further north."
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the upgrades would be fantastic for commuters, especially for those in regional areas, but most importantly they would provide much needed jobs.
"The Federal Government and the State Government have been working very closely together, talking about the projects that are going to make the biggest difference on the ground to those local communities."